Swellesley Sponsor: Wellesley Hills Church Pumpkin Patch
Wellesley’s many Halloween-time traditions are gearing up, so be sure not to miss a single opportunity to dress up in costume for visits to pumpkin patches, a fun fair, library activities, and more.
In Wellesley, kids go treat or treating on… Halloween, which is on Thursday, Oct. 31. This year, the public schools have the next day off to recognize Diwali.
Here’s our roundup of Wellesley Halloween Happenings, which we’ll be updating as activities get our attention.
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- Thursday, Oct. 31—How Wellesley does HalloweenWellesley is definitely an October 31st trick-or-treating kind of town. (Even though every year there are pockets of fret about kids getting all wound up on a school night.)Generally speaking, the littlest ones go out in their own neighborhoods at about 6pm.The older kids head out a little bit later, around 6:30. We heckle kids who show up either without a costume or wearing a Patriots jersey and claiming, “I’m dressed up like a football player.” Seriously, big kids, if you’re too cool to put together a real costume, it’s time to let it go and fondly remember trick-or-treating as part of your misspent youth.Most residents at 8pm close their doors, blow out the candles in their jack o’ lanterns, and turn off their front porch lights to signal that their house is done with Halloween.
This can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, but not by much. As far as the candy goes, certain houses have a reputation for handing out full-sized bars, and the rabid following that goes with such generosity. We’re not going to spill those sweet secrets here. You’ll have to get out there and find the best pickings for yourself.
- Wellesley Hills Congregational Church Pumpkin Patch, through Oct. 31.
More: Past events
- Halloween Stroll, Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am-1pm. This FREE event will begin at Clock Tower Park, across from Green’s Hardware, in Wellesley Hills. Beginning at 11am, children will be encouraged to trick or treat at the businesses of Wellesley Hills. Please remember to bring your own trick or treat bag!There will be games, music, and other treats in Clock Town Park from 11am-1pm. Bring the whole family!
- Wellesley Recreation Department’s Howlin’ Halloween Contest. Take a picture of the nominated house along with the address and email it to recreation@wellesleyma.gov • Nominations must be received by 10am on Friday, October 25 • Categories: Scariest & Judges Choice • Awards delivered by the Boo Crew.
- West Suburban YMCA annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19, 11am-1pm, 276 Church Street, Newton. Free, family-friendly, and open to all. The Fall Festival is a celebration of autumn, featuring seasonal activities and entertainment for families. Costumes are encouraged! Highlights: pumpkin decorating; face painting; petting zoo; obstacle course; competitions and games; snacks, giveaways, music.
- Halloween Time at Linden Square Courtyard, Sunday, October 20, 11am-1pm. Join in FREE fun for kids 3-12 with these activities:Pumpkin decorating, Trick-or-Treating, Sampling by Oath Wellesley, Playa Bowls Wellesley & The Cottage and even a REAL fire truck for kids to explore. Plus, there’s more with the Bach to Rock Instrumental Petting Zoo, Crafts with the Wellesley Lions Club, Wellesley Food Pantry (so bring a donation) & Cradles to Crayons. Special thanks to the Wellesley Rec Department for sponsoring the pumpkins! Scan signage at event for your chance to win a $100 Roche gift card.
- Bates Pumpkin Fair, Saturday, Oct. 5, 12-4pm at Bates Elementary School. This year’s fair promises exciting games, thrilling rides, balloon artists, tasty treats, a magician, dancing, and more!
